Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley is a secondary school in Crawley, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley currently has around 1359 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 30.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 10.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.1%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 33.6%. pakistani pupils make up about 12.9% , followed by african at 10.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 45% who stay in school sixth forms and 25% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Buckswood Drive, Crawley, RH11 8JE
Website: https://www.holytrinitycrawley.org.uk/
Telephone: 01293423690
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: West Sussex
Headteacher / Principal: Revd Chrissie Millwood
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 126098

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1308
Number of Pupils: 1359
Number of Boys: 704
Number of Girls: 655

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 32.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British33.60%457
Pakistani12.90%175
African10.90%148
Other Asian7.90%107
Other White6.70%91
Indian6.60%90
Other Mixed4.70%64
Other Black3.20%44
Other (any other ethnic group)3.00%41
White and Black African2.50%34
White and Asian2.30%31
Unclassified2.00%27
White and Black Caribbean1.10%15
Bangladeshi1.10%15
Caribbean1.00%14
Chinese0.20%3
Irish0.10%2
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Below average (-0.39)
Of the 209 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 205 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.39
Town average
-0.34
Local authority average
-0.34
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
3%
Town average
22%
Local authority average
25%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
35%
Town average
30%
Local authority average
35%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
42.4
Town average
40.3
Local authority average
41.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.5
Town average
3.4
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
95%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hilltop Primary School
Dichling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL
- not rated 576 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Gossops Green Primary
Kidborough Road , Gossops Green RH11 8HW
3out of 4 618 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Gossops Green Community Primary
Kidborough Road , Gossops Green RH11 8HW
- not rated 618 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Gossops Green Community First School
Kidborough Road , RH11 8HW
- not rated 639 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Seymour Primary School
Seymour Road , Broadfield RH11 9ES
- not rated 787 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gossops Green Community Middle School
Kidborough Road , RH11 8HW
- not rated 639 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bewbush Community Middle School
Dorsten Square , Bewbush RH11 8XW
- not rated 975 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southgate West Middle School
Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL
- not rated 1,176 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ifield Middle School, Crawley
Ifield Drive , Ifield RH11 0EL
- not rated 1,463 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southgate Middle School
Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG
- not rated 1,505 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG
3out of 4 690 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ifield Community College
Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB
3out of 4 1,481 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ifield Community College
Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB
- not rated 1,481 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Thomas Bennett Community College
Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD
3out of 4 1,643 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holy Cross RC School
Shipley Road , Ifield RH11 0ED
- not rated 1,540 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crawley College
College Road , RH10 1NR
- not rated 2,504 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Central Sussex College
College Road , RH10 1NR
- not rated 2,504 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hethersett Montessori Primary
62 Brighton Road , Southgate RH10 6SX
- not rated 1,408 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Atelier21 Future School
Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ
- not rated 1,504 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Manor Green Primary School
Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU
4out of 4 1,781 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Manor Green College
Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX
3out of 4 2,144 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cottesmore School
Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU
- not rated 2,238 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.